Retail Focus
JANUARY 18, 2022
Aldi has opened its first checkout-free store, where shoppers will be able to pick up products and leave without queuing to pay. The discount supermarket’s new site in Greenwich, south-east London, will also allow customers to buy alcohol, using facial age estimation technology to check whether they appear to be over the age of 25. Aldi has opened its first checkout-free store in Greenwich, south-east London (Aldi/PA).
Inside Retail
JANUARY 20, 2022
With consumer confidence sinking to its lowest in 30 years this week, most retailers now have a negative outlook of their businesses for the next three months according to the Australian Retailers Association. . The ARA’s research found that 63 per cent of retailers are worried about their business’ performance in the next three months, while 62 per cent have rated current trading conditions as ‘poor’ or ‘terrible’.
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Design Week
JANUARY 19, 2022
When Brompton founder Andrew Ritchie was designing the prototype for his folding bike, he only had to look opposite his flat for naming inspiration: South Kensington’s Brompton Oratory. Since those days in the 1970s, the bike brand has notched milestones far and wide: full-time production at its first factory in West London, a Brompton World Championship held in Barcelona in 2006.
Talking Retail
JANUARY 17, 2022
Nisa is to offer all its retailers Jisp’s augmented reality (AR) vouchering system, Scan & Save, after a successful pilot scheme. The trial for the cutting edge system involved 82,116 scans, 40,001 taps and 32,895 redemptions on Scan & Save branded AR vouchers from September to December. Participating retailers accumulated a combined discount redemption value.
Speaker: Loreal Lynch, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber
Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.
Retail Focus
JANUARY 20, 2022
Glass moveable walls are today’s ‘en vogue’ method of creating light, airy, flexible space with specifications from architects and interior designers at an all-time high. According to Mark Cowley, who heads up the glazed Horizontal Sliding Walls (HSW) division of the UK’s leading moveable wall specialist, Style, the demand for glass partitioning systems has rocketed.
Inside Retail
JANUARY 18, 2022
ANZ-Roy Morgan’s Consumer Confidence survey has hit its lowest since October last year during Victoria’s second wave of Covid, with consumer confidence down to 8.1 pts to the level of 97.9 – the weakest result since 1992. Confidence is below the neutral level of 100 in all Australian states, except in South Australia and the Territories due to smaller samples. . 36 per cent of Australians expect their families to be ‘better off’ financially by this time next year while 19 per cent ex
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Retail Times
JANUARY 19, 2022
Long promised in the land of science fiction, augmented reality technologies are now finally entering the mainstream. Though their primary uses are often touted in gaming and medicine, almost any business could see significant advantages through the integration of this new tech. Taking a look at what this tech is and what it could do could give you a glimpse into the coming generation, to help you get ahead of the curve.
Retail Focus
JANUARY 18, 2022
In recent years, retail has experienced a digital overhaul unmatched by other industries. Forced to adapt to a permanent shift in consumer behaviours and expectations as a result of the pandemic, the industry accelerated its digital transformation dramatically last year. Retailers large and small embraced technology solutions able to meet the needs of the post-pandemic consumer, and that was just the beginning.
Inside Retail
JANUARY 18, 2022
Ebay Australia has extended its Authenticity Guarantee to a range of high-end sneaker brands from designer brands like Louis Vuitton, Gucci, and Balenciaga. . Ebay’s Authenticity Guarantee is extended to both pre-owned and brand new sneakers priced at over $150. This comes after Ebay’s acquisition of Sneaker Con’s authentication business last November.
Design Week
JANUARY 18, 2022
Both online and off, keeping young people safe is a priority most people share, but as the NSPCC reports, many of the risk factors associated child endangerment have been exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic. Keeping children safe requires a slew of safeguarding tools and systems. Increasingly, designers are finding that their work can be an important part of this network – be it through the.
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Adopting MACH technology means more than implementing new platforms. This type of digital change affects your organization at every level and requires a thoughtful approach to navigate challenges that crop up. The Get MACH Ready report, co-authored by MACH Alliance member Scott Canney in collaboration with Orium, commercetools, and Contentstack, will provide you with strategies to prepare your organization for a digital transformation.
Talking Retail
JANUARY 17, 2022
Wine brand Hardys is set to launch a TV campaign in partnership with ITV. The “Certainty” campaign will return to TV in March, supported by in-store activity, digital advertising and social media content. As well as a new advert, Hardys has a new partnership with online learning platform Learning With Experts, which will invite shoppers. This story continues at Hardy’s kicks off the new year with £3m TV campaign.
Retail Focus
JANUARY 18, 2022
Grosvenor has announced the opening of Rituals, the luxury bath, body and home brand at Liverpool ONE, its first in the city. Located on South John Street, the 1,700 sq ft store stocks the brand’s full range of luxurious yet affordable products, ranging from skin and body care, to scented candles and fragrance sticks. The opening of Rituals also marks the first store opening of the year for Liverpool ONE in 2022.
Inside Retail
JANUARY 19, 2022
Burberry is continuing to make inroads with a younger demographic, reporting a 26-per-cent lift in sales of goods at full-price in the latest quarter driven by new customers. “Full-price sales continued to grow at a double-digit percentage compared with two years ago, accelerating from the previous quarter and reflecting a higher quality business,” said chair Gerry Murphy, releasing unaudited quarterly results today.
Hunton Andrews Kurth
JANUARY 20, 2022
One of the biggest recent trends in retail may be slowing down. “Buy now, pay later” (“BNPL”) companies have exploded in popularity over the past year, largely through integration into retailers’ online checkout platforms. Often presented during checkout next to traditional payment methods like credit and debit cards, BNPL companies invite consumers to make purchases over a few payments with zero interest.
Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive
Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an
Talking Retail
JANUARY 17, 2022
Walkers is launching a campaign to “celebrate the nation’s love and appreciation for the famous range of crisps”. The “Britain’s Most Loved Crisps” campaign includes a multi-million pound TV advert and digital advertising. Fernando Kahane, senior marketing director for Walkers Snacks at brand owner PepsiCo, said: “We realise how much the nation has missed their.
Retail Focus
JANUARY 18, 2022
Railpen, the investment manager for the £35bn Railways Pension Scheme, has announced the signing of a major new occupier, with Frasers Group, set to open Sports Direct, the British sports clothing retailer, at St Anns Shopping Centre in Harrow. Spanning 20,000 sq ft across two levels, Sports Direct will be located at the entrance to the shopping centre on College Road, opposite Lidl.
Inside Retail
JANUARY 17, 2022
With almost 25 per cent of trading days lost due to government mandated store closures, Kmart and Target have reduced trading hours while tackling stock shortages. In an ASX trading announcement on Monday, Wesfarmers mentioned that customer traffic in stores declined due to rising Covid cases in some states, while higher levels of staff shortages due to Covid in New South Wales and Victoria has also impacted the retailer’s ability to deliver stock to stores in demand.
Retail Store Windows
JANUARY 20, 2022
Wow, wow and wow. Just look at this incredible scheme at LV right now. While the rest of London looks comparitively shabby within the context of retail store windows at least, this one is shinning so brightly that its blinding. Fantastic dynamics, very little product and wonderful narrative, its got it all. There may be a greater story behind this however from what we can deduce, the current scheme is based on the game of chess and just look at the wonderful perspectives and distortions to the c
Speaker: Ashlee Aldridge - Reach Partners LLC | Bill Mirabito - Chameleon Collective | Ronak Shah - PSA Retail & CPG, Amazon Web Services | Wayne Teigen - Pivotree
What trends can online merchants expect after more than two years of exponential growth? Companies must expand on the trends that exploded during the pandemic if they want to see continued growth in their businesses while facing a recessionary economy. From social commerce to BOPIS, the name of the game is to meet and sell to customers wherever they are, through multiple channels.
Talking Retail
JANUARY 20, 2022
Nisa is offering discounts this month on several cupboard staples in an effort to help customers beat rising inflation. The promotion features products at half price or better, including Nescafé Azera Americano coffee 100g at £3, Cheerios Multigrain 390g at £1.34 and Sunpat Smooth Peanut Butter 400g at £1.50. Also on offer are fajita kits. This story continues at Nisa offers inflation-busting deals on staple groceries.
Retail Focus
JANUARY 18, 2022
Forbidden Planet, the world’s biggest chain of comic shops, is moving to the Wulfrun Centre, in Wolverhampton. The store, which specialises in graphic novels, manga and books, plus merchandise and collectibles from sci-fi television, films and comics, has agreed a new lease for units 54-55 with LCP, the national commercial property and investment company that owns and manages the centre.
Inside Retail
JANUARY 19, 2022
Two hundred special edition pairs of Louis Vuitton Nike ‘Air Force 1’ by Virgil Abloh sneakers are set to go to auction on Sotheby’s. The late Virgil Abloh designed the collaboration range for Louis Vuitton’s Spring-Summer Men’s collection this year to mark the kicks brand’s 40th anniversary. Abloh viewed the original sneakers as a cultural symbol of the hip-hop heritage which nurtured his artistic roots growing up.
Design Week
JANUARY 21, 2022
At the M&M’s flagship store in Berlin, visitors can create a virtual version of themselves made up on hundreds of lentils (the brand’s name for the sweet’s distinctive shape). It’s a surreal step for even the most ardent M&M’s fan, but the projecting mapping tool is a way for the brand to surprise visitors at the new location. “We wanted to make sure we were making the brand connection in both the.
Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and Guest Speaker Sucharita Kodali
Imagine a retail landscape where every interaction is personalized, every decision informed, and every opportunity maximized 🤔✨ Join us for an exploratory journey into the heart of AI-driven retail innovation. We’ll unveil the transformative potential of AI and data analytics in shaping the future of omnichannel personalization and e-commerce.
Talking Retail
JANUARY 18, 2022
Premier Foods is launching two, ready-to-eat dessert pots under its Angel Delight brand into the convenience and wholesale channels. Designed specifically for food-to-go chillers, the 100g pots are available in Chocolate & Salted Caramel and Butterscotch & Chocolate flavours, retailing at £1, and will “give consumers more variety of choice in food-to-go, helping grow the.
Retail Focus
JANUARY 20, 2022
Marketing has completely revolutionized since the advent of the pandemic. These days, consumers are changing their tastes and preferences. There are a huge number of consumers who prefer video content hence video marketing is the current trend and forms a very integral part of online marketing. Thus, it is necessary to change the marketing strategies.
Inside Retail
JANUARY 20, 2022
A new bill has been introduced in the state of New York that, if it becomes law, would require major global fashion brands to map their supply chains and take steps to reduce their environmental impact. . The Fashion Sustainability and Social Accountability Act (or Fashion Act) would apply to global apparel and footwear retailers and manufacturers with annual revenues of more than US$100 million that do business in New York.
Design Week
JANUARY 17, 2022
Collins has rebranded audience relationship platform OpenWeb to aid the company in its mission to “improve online conversations” Founded in 2012, OpenWeb is platform which can be used by publishers to host conversations and comments on their online content. Used already by the likes of Hearst, Yahoo! And News Corp, the company has a particular focus on “de-trolling” digital discourse in order to.
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Understanding the intricate world of Point-of-Sale (POS) technology is a common challenge for tech buyers. When it comes to defining the functions of Point-of-Sale systems, the communications have yet to be standardized–—until now. Forrester’s new report, Demystifying The Technical Functions of POS Solutions, breaks through the noise and provides business leaders with the information and tools they need to evaluate the features of POS systems.
Talking Retail
JANUARY 21, 2022
Soaring costs will put many local stores out of business unless governments step in to protect them, says the president of the NFRN in Scotland. Fershan Ashiq, who owns shops in Prestonpans and Levenhall, East Lothian, says energy prices and forthcoming increases in the minimum wage were combining to put retailers in an impossible position. This story continues at Many local stores face closure unless cost issues are addressed, says NFRN’s Scottish president.
VMS
JANUARY 18, 2022
Walmart (Bentonville, Ark.) is planning to create its own cryptocurrency and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) per its filings with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, reports Fortune. The retailer applied for several new trademarks last month that signal its move to planting a flag in the metaverse. The trademarks were for virtual goods including electronics, décor, toys, sporting goods and personal care products.
Inside Retail
JANUARY 21, 2022
Searchandising is the combination of the terms “search” and “merchandising” (and, no, we didn’t come up with the term!). It’s the process of curating on-site search results to help your customers discover important products on your website as they’re shopping. In fact, it’s not just search that can be merchandised.
Design Wanted
JANUARY 20, 2022
Wesomnia is the Swedish brand specialising in sustainably made weighted blankets, which research suggests provides anxiety relief and a complementary aid to a good night’s sleep. The brand was founded by psychologist, Ulrika Dehlryd, who led the charge when it came to designing the weighted blankets as a tool to combat challenging topics like stress, anxiety and insomnia.
Speaker: Joe Heather, Deliverect GM (UK&I) & Noah Hayes, Deliverect GM (US&CA)
Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and Quick Commerce (Q-commerce) are two vibrant sectors that have undergone significant transformations with the advancements in digital technology. With growing internet penetration and the proliferation of smartphones, consumers' purchasing habits have unsurprisingly evolved. They now demand quick, convenient, and seamless shopping experiences, which both FMCG and Q-commerce sectors strive to provide.
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